Advanced VFX Artist

Company Overview

Join Warner Bros. Discovery, where imagination meets iconic storytelling. Our Montreal studio, established in 2010 with more than 300 employees, develops AAA video games in collaboration with some of the world's largest entertainment brands like DC Entertainment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Advanced VFX Artist to design and create captivating visual effects that enhance gameplay and engage players. In this role, you will collaborate closely with feature teams, art direction, and discipline leads to ensure visual consistency and creative excellence across our projects. You will actively participate in refining and optimizing the VFX pipeline alongside technical teams and mentoring your colleagues to elevate overall project quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with art direction and content teams to design and implement real-time visual effects across the game's full experience.
• Develop creative direction for visual effects techniques and styles to maintain consistent user experience.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to evaluate and prioritize VFX needs.
• Work with technical teams and leverage available tools to enhance the VFX production pipeline.
• Mentor and share expertise with team members to foster professional growth.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least eight years of professional experience creating VFX for video games, having contributed to more than one published AAA title.
• A portfolio or website demonstrating strong artistic skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of hardware limitations and advanced techniques to overcome these challenges.
• Proficiency with Maya and Photoshop; familiarity with related tools such as Houdini and EmberGen is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of VFX development within game engines, with a strong preference for experience using Unreal Engine 5 and its Niagara pipeline.
• Active engagement with emerging trends and advancements in VFX techniques.
• Sound knowledge of shader technology.
• Experience in mentorship roles is considered a plus.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• A self-driven professional who thrives in collaborative team environments.

Company Values and Inclusion

At Warner Bros. Discovery, our guiding principles are central to our operations and culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce representing diverse perspectives without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected status. Accommodations are available to qualified applicants requiring assistance during the recruitment process.